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Marino Marini
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Marino Marini
- CAVALLO E GIOCOLIERE
- signed Marino (lower right)
- brush and pen and ink on paper
- 35.5 by 24.5cm., 14 by 9 5/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the family of the present owners circa 1947
Literature
Patrick Waldberg, Herbert Read & Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, Marino Marini, Complete Works, New York, 1970, illustrated p. 506
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at the top two corners. The left, lower and right edges are deckled. There is some light time staining to the sheet with discolouration marks along all four edges, slightly visible when framed. There is some light undulation to the centre of the sheet and to the right edge. There are some minor paper and light glue remnants at intervals along the upper edge (not visible when framed), probably due to previous mounting. This work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall accurate in the printed catalogue, the sheet is slightly brighter in the original.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."